External Enclosure ?

[Jules]

Can anyone recommend a external enclosure for a 500GB SATA 7200.10 16mb cache HD? im lost on which one to buy. thanks

 

[GeezerMan]

I saw this one on Newegg today. I like the fan and that it is eSATA and USB2 both.

Link

 

[Zepper]

I'd suggest a combo USB 2.0 and eSATA enclosure like the one above. Would be nice to know what chipset they use in it. Vantec has been making nice enclosures lately too. I just got a Silverstone MS04 which works fine for PATA drives but is kind of pricey unless you find a deal on it somewhere.

.bh.

 

[GeezerMan]

I ordered one of the Rosewill external cases today. I'll see if I can tell what chipset is in it. I suppose the maker is stamped somewhere?

 

[Old Hippie]

Originally posted by: GeezerMan
I saw this one on Newegg today. I like the fan and that it is eSATA and USB2 both.

Link

First time I've seen one of those. Pretty nice. OP, I was gonna point you to the Antec MX-1. It's getting some great reviews.

 

[mjrtoo]

I really like these guys stuff, I have the ToughTech XE

http://www.weibetech.com/home2.php

 

[Zepper]

Weibetech has some nice stuff, but the prices..

.bh.

 

[Jules]

I might get the Rosewill external. not sure still.

 

[mjrtoo]

Originally posted by: Zepper
Weibetech has some nice stuff, but the prices..

.bh.

Yes, they are more expensive, but it's been my experience that they are faster, more reliable, buss powered and the general build quality if FAR superior than anything else out there. Tech support on that Rosewill will be next to impossible if you were to ever need it.

 

[PCTC2]

what about ICYDOCK? those any good?

The MB452MK, MB559US, and MB664US can use the "Hybrid" eSATA/power bracket (hooks to Molex from PSU and SATA on motherboard).

 

[Jules]

Gotta order one tonight. Still not sure.

 

[Jules]

anyone else?